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Full Time
FULL TIME: The scoreline may read two nil to Manchester City but it's hardly a reflection on the game's run of play. Both sides could have had more goals but ultimately Arsenal leave with none to their name. But this was a useful performance from the Gunners, who kept possession neatly and created plenty of openings. Arsene Wenger should be pleased with the workout.

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@khaliylhanson
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Arsenal much better in the 2nd half. Got caught on the break in the 1st half. Aneke impressed for me. #AFCvMCFC

@_MasonGunner_
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Overall, considering the players that weren't there and the conditions it wasn't that bad a performance #AFCvMCFC

PANTILIMON SAVES AGAIN: This time it's Gibbs who strides forward and takes advantage of some space. He fires a strong effort which the City goalkeeper pushes away.

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@viveksharmaaa
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Arsenal could have easily scored 3-4 goals now if it was not for Pantillimon

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ANEKE GOES CLOSE: The powerful youngster is impressing once more. This time his good first touch takes him away from Biton before unleashing a powerful effort at Pantilimon.

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@ElmigoRed
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Arsenal have had more shots outside the box today than the previous five seasons combined. #AFCvMCFC

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WHAT A CHANCE AGUERO! Tevez races down the left-hand side and lays a glorious opportunity at the feet of his compatriot - but the striker dinks criminally wide.

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FIFTY EIGHT PERCENT: That's the possession Arsenal have enjoyed throughout this game. The scoreboard still says zero, although they have made most of the running in this second half.

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@Kabinho23
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There's no denying that as a ballwinning midfielder, Alex Song has very few equals #AFCvMCFC

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INSTANT IMPACT FROM ANEKE: The youngster's impact is immediate as he plays in Afobe with an intelligent ball - but the striker is flagged offside.

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@Andrew_Chimes
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I think it's great to see our youngsters getting a run out against a top side! #AFCvMCFC

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Substitution
SUBSTITUTION: And it's Craig Eastmond on in place of Jenkinson.

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&#8207;@paulusaduhene
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Whiles Wenger is taking advantage of this match 2 fine tune his players, Mancini is takin it as a cup final with one change #AFCvMCFC

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Substitution
SUBSTITUTION: Chuks Aneke replaces the lively Gervinho.

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THE RAIN IS STILL TUMBLING: It's a bit of a wash-out in the sky but on the pitch we're still being served up an entertaining spectacle. Arsenal have looked useful going forward in the second half without finding the net. Half an hour left.

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Substitution
AFOBE ENTERS THE FRAY: The young striker comes on in place of Santos.

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Substitution
KOMPANY OFF: It's Dedryck Boyata on in his place.

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AND HE HITS BOTH POSTS! How on earth has that happened?! The youngster generates superb power on his shot but it strikes one post before bouncing off the other. So unlucky.

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@regiandra
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Oooh Oxlade-Chamberlain, great shot, hits BOTH posts? Now that is just unlucky.

@arsenalsince87
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This is OX 2nd game as a CM! Think AW is trying to mold him into the new new AM with podolski theo and gervinho on the wings

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OX IN THE MIDDLE AGAIN: Just as he did in the second half against a Malaysia XI, Oxlade-Chamberlain is being employed in a more central role once again. Another useful chance to show what he is made of in the middle.

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EXCELLENT SAVE PANTILIMON: A neat move upfield sees Gibbs square to Chamakh, who sets up Gervinho down the right. But through on goal, the Ivorian's fierce effort is palmed away well by the Manchester City goalkeeper.

You have to forget about the performance for Diaby. What's more important is him building fitness. A fully fit Diaby is a bonus for Arsenal.

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Substitution
SUBSTITUTION: Ignasi Miquel replaces Bartley.

Half Time
HALF TIME: It all looked to be going nicely for Arsenal but two goals in the final five minutes of the half put City in command. An excellent breakaway and some suspect defending give Mancini's men the edge here in Beijing.

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@gingerjoeo
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The way we're playing bar the two goals is really well, we'll get better defensively and attacking doesn't look a problem #AFCvMCFC

@Gabriel_ody
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I care less about score and more about. Individual performances #AFCvMCFC

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GOAL! - Yaya Toure
2 : 0
TOURE MAKES IT TWO: It's a dreadful end to the second half for Arsenal. The big midfielder has been influential for City. Kolarov squares across goal for Aguero, who pokes towards an unmarked Toure to tap home. That's poor defending from Arsenal.

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@nikhilAFC
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Didn't expect that. I guess e can say that when Koscielny and sagna is back, this won't happen.

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GOAL! - Pablo Zabaleta
1 : 0
BUT CITY TAKE THE LEAD: Arteta is uncharacteristically guilty of giving away possession. It's Biton to Toure, who lays the ball across for the Argentine full back to plant a fine finish into the corner. Unfortunate for the Gunners.

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FIVE MINUTES REMAINING: We're approaching half time - and a likely influx of substitutions - and you have to say Arsenal have looked the better side after taking their time to settle. We could be in for an entertaining second period.

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AGUERO OVER THE BAR: Toure leads a charge forward and squares for his striker, who cuts inside and lifts his shot over the bar. That was City's first sight of goal for some time.

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GERVINHO IN THE THICK OF IT: He can be so deadly and proves just that by racing past his marker and getting to the byline - but the final product is poor.

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@LeeStobs06
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Theo & Gervinho also been given chances upfront. Theo's made some great runs & came very close from 20-yards. Positive signs.

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GET IN TOUCH: We want to hear what you have to say on the game. Tweet us at #AFCvMCFC

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JENKINSON ACCETPS THE INVITE: That's two efforts on goal for Carl already - and this wasn't far away. City allow the youngster to come forward and fire narrowly over Pantilimon's crossbar.

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@mitch_chapman0
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Looks like Arsenal have changed their playing style a lot more attacking and direct football. Beats trying to walk it in the net #AFCvMCFC

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GREAT EFFORT THEO! Alex Song leads the counter-attack and clips the ball over to Walcott on the left. The winger cuts inside onto his favoured right foot and curls a good effort tantalisingly over the bar.

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@ElmigoRed
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Theo almost scores a worldy! This is not being played like a friendly! #AFCvMCFC

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WALCOTT ALMOST IN: The ball drops to the England man in space inside the area but his strike towards goal is blocked well by Vincent Kompany. That almost opened up for him perfectly.

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FINE DEFENDING FROM JENKINSON: The defender almost finds himself the wrong side of Aguero but is there to deny the Argentine just before the striker unleashes. That was close to a breakthrough goal.

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@Xerostasia
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Jenkinson with good late tackle, the dude has improved for sure. #AFCvMCFC

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SANTOS JUST WIDE! The corner is not defended by City and Santos almost comes close to the opener with a curled effort just wide of the target.

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JENKINSON FORCES THE SAVE: The young right back bombs forward and sees the goal open up on the edge of the area. His strike is decent but Pantilimon does well to push away for a corner.

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BARTLEY DOES SUPERBLY: The dangerous Toure latches onto a useful ball over the top and tries to beat the young Arsenal defender, who stops him quickly in his tracks. A fine challenge.

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@Ak_Mesut_23
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What a tackle from Bartley. Definitely impressing Wenger this game. #AFCvMCFC

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ARSENAL LOOKING SHARP: The Gunners have come into their own 20 minutes in and are now looking much more comfortable in possession. Gervinho is a constant threat, while Diaby looks to be a solid anchor in midfield. Gibbs and Santos are pushing forward at every opportunity.

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GERVINHO BURSTING FORWARD: He did ever so well until the final pass. The Ivorian leaves Toure for dead down the right and cuts inside before looking for Walcott - but the ball is cleared. Santos was in a fine position to his left.

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@iamfailsall
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Really like Gervinho. Always have. Has been so good today. #AFCvMCFC

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KOLAROV SHOT DEFLECTED: The Serbian weaves his way inside but sees his effort blocked for a corner. He's normally known for his crackerjack strikes, of course.

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DIABY INFLUENTIAL: It's the sight Arsenal fans can think about once more. The midfielder plays a wonderful ball over the top for Walcott, who slips in Santos. But the Brazilian's shot just inside the box is blocked to safety.

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@iGooner7
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Diaby again!! He has been brilliant!! I told you that this man is crazy when hes fit. #AFCvMCFC

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MIXED OPENING: Manchester City have looked the brighter of the two teams in these early stages but Arsenal have worked their way in well. Both sides' play has been a little disjointed so far.

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ARSENAL CORNER: The Gunners race up the other end and Kyle Bartley contests excellently to win Arsenal's first corner of the game. But it's poor from Arteta and Manchester City clear.

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@TheAlcheMystic
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We're losing the midfield battle. Obviously lacking some creativity in the middle of the park. #Arsenal #AFCvMCFC

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TAME FROM TEVEZ: Alex Song is caught in possession by Pablo Zabaleta, who plays in his compatriot. But the striker can't get enough on his shot to trouble Fabianski.

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TEVEZ ALMOST IN: Yaya Toure picks the ball up in a fine position before sliding through the Argentine - but he's flagged offside. That was a close call so early on.

Kick Off
AND WE'RE OFF! Manchester City will get us underway at the famous Bird's Nest.

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